Apatite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Apatite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Tremolite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Apatite and Tremolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Apatite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.